Many people, when they reach a certain age, are faced with a difficult decision of whether to stay in their own home with live in carers or whether to move into a retirement home. The final decision can be based on many factors including financial and medical but it is important for the person in question to be happy with their choice.
Some people prefer to stay in their own home, with a round the clock or part time carer to help them with daily life. They prefer this to being in a retirement home as they have their own knick knacks around them and can remain in a house which they have often lived in for many years.
This can work very well, especially if the person involved does not need extensive medical care and prefers to remain as independent as possible. (more...)